Bentley’s Flying Spur sedan is no slouch to begin with, but the new flagship W12 S version is the fastest sedan the company has ever made, and the first to push through the mystical 200mph (320km/h) threshold. Power and torque are bumped up by 7kW and 20Nm respectively, with the […]
Day: 8 September 2016
2017 Hyundai i30 gets fresh design, new 1.4T engine
The Hyundai i30 has seen staggering popularity in Australia and the all-new third-generation version looks set to continue that success. Completely unveiled ahead of its public debut at the Paris Motor Show later this month, the 2017 i30 features a range of fresh powertrains to go with its new look. […]
G30 BMW 5 Series previewed again, shows some body (video)
BMW has released another, slightly more revealing teaser video of the all-new 2017 5 Series. This time we get a glimpse of the exterior design, albeit in an over-dramatic, powerful-sounding presentation. Getting ready for its public unveiling at the Paris show later this month, the new 5 Series is expected […]
Mercedes reveals futuristic, drone-studded Vision Van concept
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the delivery van of the future; a fully electric, autonomous and technology-rich concept called the Vision Van. As we’ve previously reported, the carmaker is looking at including its commercial van line in its electrification strategy. But the plan, revealed today, goes much further than that. As part […]
New Audi A5 / S5 Sportback revealed, on sale mid-2017
Audi has released details and shown images of its new A5 and S5 Sportback, due to land in Australia mid-2017. Seven years on from its initial introduction, the second-generation A5 Sportback features a complete overhaul of the suspension, lighter chassis, new powertrains, more driver assistance systems and the latest in […]
Lexus UX concept leaked, to inspire new compact SUV
An image of the Lexus UX concept has leaked out early, revealing a rather edgy new SUV design. It’s set to inspire a compact premium SUV of the future. Like all premium car manufacturers, and pretty much all carmakers actually, SUVs of all shapes and sizes are important products for […]
Jaguar Land Rover posts best-ever August global sales
Jaguar Land Rover has announced its best monthly sales result ever for August, riding on the back of strong US, European and Chinese sales. JLR reported a record-breaking 36,926 units sold in the month of August this year, globally, representing a 26 per cent increase over August last year. So […]
Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV to debut at LA auto show
Alfa Romeo has confirmed its highly-anticipated Stelvio SUV will make its first appearance at the LA Motor Show this coming November. Codenamed Tipo 949 D-SUV up until now, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio takes its name from the iconic mountain pass in north Italy, otherwise known as pure automotive heaven. Several […]